Photography: Con Poulos / Styling: Parvarne Lambert
It can be difficult to decide what to serve when you’re entertaining a group. If you’re feeling lost, turn to classic high tea recipes like these ones for salmon blinis, finger sandwiches and lemon madeleines. Not only are they a feast for the eyes when artfully arranged on a platter or stand, they’re all undeniably tasty too.
1. Smoked salmon blini with whipped ricotta and chives
The perfect canape, these bite-sized pancakes are topped with smooth ricotta, thinly sliced smoked salmon, salmon roe and chives to get the tea party started.
Get the recipe here.
2. Trio of sandwiches
Try these never-fail sambo combos of flavoursome classic chicken sandwiches, egg mayonnaise and cos lettuce, and a new twist on the traditional cucumber sandwich with gorgonzola cream, pickled cucumber and thyme.
Get the recipes here.
3. Lemon madeleines with chocolate and lavender
These sweet, citrusy cakes are dipped in white choc and topped with fragrant lavender and zingy lemon rind to create an elegant accompaniment to any tea party.
Get the recipe here.
